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History:
Erythrae or Erythrai later Litri, was one of the twelve Ionian
cities of Asia Minor, situated 22 km north-east of the port of
Cyssus (modern name: Çesme), on a small peninsula stretching into
the Bay of Erythrae, at an equal distance from the mountains Mimas
and Corycus, and directly opposite the island of Chios. It is
recorded that excellent wine was produced in the
peninsula.
The archaeological site is situated within the settlement zone
of the present-day Turkish village of Ildiri. The site was explored
in depth in the 1960s by Professor Ekrem Akurgal, leading to
precious discoveries, but has been left somewhat unattended since.
The ruins include well-preserved Hellenistic walls with towers, of
which five are still visible. The acropolis (280 ft) has an
amphitheatre on its northern slope, and eastwards lie many remains
of Byzantine buildings.
More informations:
Wikipedia of
Erythrai
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